Position-by-Position, the inside scoop
The Twins will need even more from their core players in order to contend in 2018. A look at the eight starting position players, after the suspension of SS Jorge Polanco:
1B Joe Mauer finished as the top defensive first baseman in 2017, according to FanGraphs' Ultimate Zone Rating.
1.Mauer, Twins7.1
2.Joey Votto, Cincinnati6.6
3.Carlos Santana, Cleveland4.8
4.Anthony Rizzo, Cubs4.0
5.Mitch Moreland, Boston4.0
6.Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona3.7